Nightly rates from $75
Rate based on Check-in: Jun 7, 2012 Check-out: Jun 8, 2012
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.0
out of 5
16 reviews
WORN OUT

The hotel is old. The sleeping area may have had new beds and a new t.v., but the bathroom needed... See full review

  • Ronald H.
  • Feb 19, 2012
Great place for your money

This is an older motel but located perfectly for us. My wife and I spent two nights here. We had... See full review

  • Auburn Guy
  • Nov 12, 2011
Overnight value just one mile to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Quality Inn Santa Cruz offers an inexpensive value stay in this Northern California surf city. Easy to find on a major thoroughfare just three blocks from the highways 1 and 17 interchange, this small budget hotel has 42 guest rooms and an outdoor swimming pool. Count on free breakfast and Wi-Fi Internet access. Downtown Santa Cruz and beaches are just a two-minute drive and UC Santa Cruz is five minutes.

Highlights

  • Complimentary coffee and breakfast snacks
  • Refrigerators and microwaves in all rooms
  • Outdoor pool and patio (seasonal)
  • Free wireless high-speed Internet access 

Rooms

Quality Inn Santa Cruz has 42 air-conditioned guest rooms on its conveniently located property. All units are simply decorated and equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, coffee-maker and hair dryer. Choose from king or queen size beds. Access rooms via exterior corridors. Free high-speed wireless Internet access is available in all rooms.

Features

Free coffee and breakfast items are provided each morning in the lobby and the Quality Inn Santa Cruz. The property features a mid-size, sunny outdoor swimming pool (open seasonally) and furnished patio tucked away from the street. Additional features include free USA Today newspapers, safe deposit boxes and several covered parking spots. A coffee house is across the street.

Transportation

  • Santa Cruz Metro Center/Greyhound bus station (1 mi/1.7 km)
  • San Jose International Airport (32.7 mi/52.6 km)

Attractions

  • Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History (0.7 mi/1.1 km)
  • Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium (0.9 mi/1.4 km)
  • Downtown/Pacific Street (0.9 mi/1.4 km)
  • Pier and Beach Boardwalk (2.1 mi/3.4 km)
  • University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) (4.8 mi/7.7 km)
  • Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (7.9 mi/12.7 km)
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium (42.7 mi/68.8 km)

Business

  • Faxing and copying services (fees apply)
  • Free Wi-Fi Internet access in all rooms and public areas
  • Free weekday newspapers delivered to select rooms

Policies and fees

  • Pets are not permitted at this hotel.
  • Must have an adult 21 years or older staying in each room present at check in.
  • Must have valid credit card and ID at check-in.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

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Hotel Map

Nearby airports
SAN JOSE INT'L AIRPORT, (SJC), 30.00, MI, N; SAN FRANCISCO INT'L AIRPORT, (SFO), 70.00, MI, N; OAKLAND INT'L AIRPORT, (OAK), 90.00, MI, W;
Area description
City Center, Boardwalk 1 Mile

Amenities

  • Air Conditioned
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • Bus Parking
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Continental Breakfast
  • FAX
  • Free breakfast
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • High-speed Internet
  • Ice Machine
  • Internet Access
  • Iron
  • Meal Plan - Continental
  • Microwave
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Outdoor Parking
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Parking
  • Pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Telephone
  • Television with Cable
  • Truck Parking
  • TV Remote Control
  • Wireless Internet

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (16)

Ratings and reviews for Quality Inn Santa Cruz

Overall score

3 / 5
16 out of 16
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3.6
Hotel staff:
3.4
Room comfort:
2.9
Location:
3.4
Value:
3.4

62% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

2
Ronald H.
Ventura, Ca
Feb 19, 2012

WORN OUT

The hotel is old. The sleeping area may have had new beds and a new t.v., but the bathroom needed some work. The faucets were old push/pull that were hard to move. There was no water pressure in the shower. When we left in the morning we told them the toilet was plugged, when we returned that night it was still plugged. The staff was friendly,but that was about it. Would I stay there again? NO

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
1
Review of Quality Inn Santa Cruz

Reviewer score

4
Auburn Guy
Auburn, CA
Nov 12, 2011

Great place for your money

This is an older motel but located perfectly for us. My wife and I spent two nights here. We had breakfast at a local diner the first morning and ate at the motel the next morning. Better food at motel. They offerd cereals, toast, bagels, sweet rolls, juice, coffee, milk, fresh fruit and best of all, waffles you cook yourself. Great machne, even I could do it. My wife was impressed. Room was clean and bed comfortable. Because I can't climb stairs, I asked for and got a handicapped room. Next time I will go for just a ground floor room. Because of being wheelchair accessible, it had no bathroom counter and my wife was not happy about that. The check in was late at night but the staff was very helpful and when we had a noise problem upstairs, they handled it in minutes. Next time I will get a room in the back. The room we had was close to the office and the dumpster was just outside the bathroom window. The trash truck came at 5:45 each morning. Lots of noise for a few minutes.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Gilda's on the wharf. Great food and reasonable prices.

Review of Quality Inn Santa Cruz

Reviewer score

2
Tanisha
Business
santa Cruz Cai
Oct 1, 2011

Santa cruz stay

Ordinary, but better than most local hotels, continental breakfast was very helpful

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Quality Inn Santa Cruz

Reviewer score

3
Happy traveler
Manteca, CA
Jan 2, 2011

New Years Eve

The hotel was clean, with a very cold room, and central. But make no mistake, for the price, the time (new years), it was a positive experience: the room, after we got the small heater going, warmed up nicely; the grounds, after we settled in, are actually nice with some wonderful trees that shield the property and, in the summer, I'm sure gives the place some great shade. Bottom line: for about $60.00 a night, in Santa Cruz, New Years Eve, couldn't have done any better! If you are looking for style and glamor, go ahead and find another place for $30 or $40 a night more!! Good experience overall, especially if you have a wife like mine :-)

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Money-saving tip: Short drive from hotel

Expensive doesn't always means greatest value!!!

Review of Quality Inn Santa Cruz

Reviewer score

4
adventurous mom
Placerville, CA
Aug 9, 2010

Can't beat it...

Good clean accomodatins for a great price. [...]. Unfriendly, unhelpful staff.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

Boardwalk is always fun

Review of Quality Inn Santa Cruz

Reviewer score

1
weekend warriors
Sonoma County
Apr 25, 2010

The No Quality Inn

Very clever photography. It is located along a busy street with sirens blairing all nite.Tried to cancel our second night but due to some hotel policy [...] I had to spend the next night in this dive. [...] Needless to say the whole experiance was horrible but we didn't let it ruin our weekend.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
1
Value:
1
Review of Quality Inn Santa Cruz

Reviewer score

2
Sparky
Reno,NV
Mar 23, 2010

Quality Inn in Santa Cruz ocean st

The staff was friendly and allowed me to check in early I just did not like the shower my boyfriend is 6ft and had to bend down to rinse is hair in the shower. I did like that it was quite easy to find the room was a good size but I don't think I would be staying and this location next time I'm in Santa Cruz.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Their downtown is close to the hotel you could take a short walk or short drive to their downtown which was super cute and eat at one of the many restaurants.

Review of Quality Inn Santa Cruz

Reviewer score

4
bluebird
Carmichael CA
Sep 4, 2009

Good for the price

The room was clean and roomy. The bed was comfortable and the large patio with lots of geraniums was nice. The only odd thing was that there was a trash can in the bathroom only, ie none in the room near the bed. The closet and bathroom were separate from the room which was nice, but they should put a trash can in the area of the bed also. The staff seemed quite friendly and accommodating. We think this was great for the reasonable price of $59.99.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Quality Inn Santa Cruz

Reviewer score

4
John
Business
San Francisco, CA
Jul 24, 2009

Very decent place to stay

I've traveled to Santa Cruz three times in the last few months and stayed in as many budget motels, and I can honestly say this has been my favorite. Staff was friendly, room was clean, there was free internet, and it was a short walk to the downtown area. No complaints, and for the price (<$80 a night) it was definitely worth it.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Quality Inn Santa Cruz

Reviewer score

1
The Bailey's
Sacramento, CA
Jul 20, 2009

Would not go there again

First they checked us out a day early and then argued with my husband about it. Later they refused to give us additional towels. When talking to the mamger she blew us off as if it was nothing.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
2
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